DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas Adds IT Leader to Management Team

Agency welcomes Arman Rashid to lead its IT function focused on enhancing operational efficiencies and program participant support

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, announces the appointment of its new vice president of information technology. DHA welcomes Arman Rashid, who brings more than 25 years of enterprise IT leadership experience to the role where he will lead technology strategy and operations in support of the agency’s mission to serve more than 53,500 residents across seven North Texas counties.

With experience across Fortune Global 500 companies, higher education, municipal government, and public sector organizations, Rashid is focused on strengthening DHA’s technology infrastructure, cybersecurity posture, enterprise systems, and digital operations to support reliable, secure, and efficient services across Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing programs. His expertise includes cybersecurity, ERP systems, enterprise applications, cloud technologies, data integration, compliance, and IT modernization. He holds the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) credential and has extensive experience supporting federal compliance, data protection, and operational reporting environments.

DHA is the largest public housing authority in the state of Texas, the tenth-largest public housing authority (PHA) in the nation, and manages the eighth-largest Housing Choice Voucher program in the U.S. Given the complexity of the agency’s operations, managing 3,453 DHA-owned public and assisted housing units and 16,251 Housing Choice Voucher households, which provides housing to more than 40,000 people, and comprises 389 zip codes with 612 payment standards, DHA is dedicated to investing in technology that makes great service delivery possible.

“Developing platforms, evolving resources, and streamlining processes enable us to better equip our teams for success and ensure delivery of service that is both efficient and effective for our families and partners across North Texas,” says Troy Broussard, president and CEO of DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas. “In Arman, we’ve found an innovative thinker who is both solutions-focused and community-driven and has a track record of delivering effective technology advancements. Our ultimate goal is to serve our families, business partners, and the North Texas community. Arman will provide critical technology strategy and operational leadership to help us continue to enhance the way we deliver on our mission.”

“I’m eager to join a team committed to creating a positive impact on the community,” shared Arman Rashid, vice president of Information Technology. “I am passionate about leveraging technology to enhance staff enablement, improve resident services, and support long-term community impact. I look forward to continuing to enhance DHA’s technological platforms, processes, and operations, bringing additional value to those we serve and helping to create more affordable housing opportunities across North Texas.”

About DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas (formerly the Dallas Housing Authority)

DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, provides quality, affordable housing to low-income families and individuals through the effective and efficient administration of housing assistance programs. The agency aims to create opportunities for program participants to achieve self-sufficiency and economic independence. DHA provides housing opportunities to ~53,500 people through Public Housing developments and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) programs. DHA’s mission is to provide affordable, quality housing and access to supportive resources across North Texas. The agency is governed by its Board of Commissioners and administers housing programs funded and regulated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. DHA is an independent, local government entity that is separate from the Dallas City Housing/Community Services department, which is governed by the City of Dallas. For more information about DHA, please visit www.dhantx.com.